Can TRIAXIAL TESTS be performed on sand samples? Briefly explain.The results of an undrained triaxial test on a clay soil sample are given in table belowCell Pressure (kN/m2)200400600Additional Axial Load at Failure (N)342388465Each sample, originally 76mm long and 38mm in diameter, experienced a vertical deformation of 5.1mm. Evaluate the stress at failure for each cell pressure given in table above.Draw Mohr Circles and determine the shear strength parameters of the soil.

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Can TRIAXIAL TESTS be performed on sand samples? Briefly explain.
The results of an undrained triaxial test on a clay soil sample are given in table below

Cell Pressure (kN/m²)	200	400	600
Additional Axial Load at Failure (N)	342	388	465

Each sample, originally 76mm long and 38mm in diameter, experienced a vertical deformation of 5.1mm.

Evaluate the stress at failure for each cell pressure given in table above.
Draw Mohr Circles and determine the shear strength parameters of the soil.

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